lordnielson Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Got this 1979 Stingray a while back quite cheaply. I used to have another from the same year so I've compared recordings of it and there's definately a lack of "bass" on the current one. It's not a massive difference, but enough that it comes across quite a bit less thumby more trebly. Anyone had this with an active bass ? Any trouble shooting tips ? I suppose it's either preamp, pots or pickup Help is greatly appreaciated. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Obvious first question: have you checked the height of the pups from the strings, from low to high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordnielson Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 [quote name='Al Heeley' post='393276' date='Jan 28 2009, 12:12 AM']Obvious first question: have you checked the height of the pups from the strings, from low to high?[/quote] Yep I've done all the usual things. I even took out the pickup and compared it to another from the same year and they are identical, no mods nor sign of deterioration. I will say that the frets probably could do with a makeover some time in the not to distant future. I don't think that influences the bass/treble levels that much though. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Changed the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordnielson Posted January 31, 2009 Author Share Posted January 31, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='395838' date='Jan 31 2009, 12:10 AM']Changed the battery?[/quote] Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordnielson Posted February 3, 2009 Author Share Posted February 3, 2009 Anyone else had a similar experience ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordnielson Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Any thoughts on fret wear and bottom end ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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